Film forming compositions for topical use and delivery of active ingredients

ABSTRACT

Cosmetic and/or therapeutic film former compositions for a topical use and for optional delivery of active ingredients to the skin are provided. More particularly, film forming compositions are provided, containing 1 to 50 wt % polyurethane, preferably polyurethane-1; at least 0.01 wt %, but less than 2.0 wt %, cellulose and 0.05 to 5.0 wt % magnesium aluminum silicate; wherein the film forming composition forms a uniform mist when discharged from a spray bottle or pump sprayer. A method for applying a film forming composition to an individual&#39;s skin is also provided including spraying the film forming composition onto the skin, wherein the film forming composition contains 1 to 50 wt % polyurethane; at least 0.01 wt %, but less than 2.0 wt %, cellulose and 0.05 to 5.0 wt % magnesium aluminum silicate; and wherein the film forming composition forms a uniform mist when sprayed.

The present invention claims priority from French Patent Application No.0104582, filed Apr. 4, 2001.

[0001] The invention relates to a new cosmetic and/or therapeutic filmformer composition for a topical use, the invention also relates to theuse of this film former composition for the delivery of activeingredients to the skin. More particularly, the present inventionrelates to film forming compositions, containing 1 to 50wt %polyurethane, preferably polyurethane-1; at least 0.01 wt %, but lessthan 2.0 wt %, cellulose and 0.05 to 5.0 wt % magnesium aluminumsilicate; wherein the film forming composition forms a uniform mist whendischarged from a spray bottle or pump sprayer. The present inventionalso relates to a method for applying a film forming composition to anindividual's skin by spraying the film forming composition onto theskin, wherein the film forming composition contains 1 to 50 wt %polyurethane, preferably polyurethane-1; at least 0.01 wt %, but lessthan 2.0 wt %, cellulose and 0.05 to 5.0 wt % magnesium aluminumsilicate; and wherein the film forming composition forms a uniform mistwhen sprayed. The present invention also relates to a method fortreating a dermatological disease by applying to the skin of anindividual a film forming composition of the invention containing anactive agent for such treatment.

[0002] Conventional cosmetic or therapeutic compositions permit theapplication of active agents to the skin. However, an application atskin level must resist environmental conditions and clothes friction.Conventional compositions exhibit poor resistance to such environmentalconditions and must be reapplied frequently to achieve the desiredpurpose (cosmetic or therapeutic). For example, in cosmetology, the useof cellulose and clay to suspend particles is conventionally practiced.The films resulting from these conventional compositions, however, areoften easily removed with a combination of friction and water. Moreover,these films tend to be very dry and powdery.

[0003] Applicant's have developed a film forming composition for topicaluse which solves the above-mentioned problems with the conventionalcompositions. The film forming compositions of the present invention,when applied to the skin, dry to a smooth, uniform and distinctive film,which may be visible or invisible depending on the specific application,which is comfortable to wear and which resists environmental conditionssuch as rain and slight friction.

[0004] The film forming compositions of the present invention provide amethod for delivering active agents to the skin of an individual.Particularly, the film forming compositions of the present inventionprovide improved contact times and for controlled release.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, film formingcompositions are provided, containing: 1 to 50 wt % polyurethane,preferably polyurethane-1; at least 0.01 wt %, but less than 2.0 wt %,cellulose and 0.05 to 5.0 wt % magnesium aluminum silicate. In apreferred aspect of the invention, the film forming composition forms auniform mist when discharged from a spray bottle or pump sprayer.

[0006] In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the cellulosecontained in the film forming compositions is hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.

[0007] In another preferred aspect of the present invention, the filmforming compositions further contain an active agent, more preferably0.01 to 10 wt % active agent. Preferably, the active agent is selectedfrom the group of a therapeutic agent, a cosmetic agent and mixturesthereof. The active agent may also preferably be selected from the groupof a hydrophilic ingredient, a lipophilic ingredient and mixturesthereof. More preferably, the active agent may be selected from thegroup of alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, alpha-hydroxy acidderivatives, beta-hydroxy acid derivatives, botanical extracts,botanical extract derivatives, vitamins, vitamin salts, vitamin esters,vitamin alcohols, acid forms of salts, marine products, marine productderivatives, hormones and enzymes.

[0008] In another preferred aspect of the present invention, the filmforming compositions further contain an ingredient selected from thegroup of hydrophilic solvents, lipophilic solvents,humectants/plastisizers, thickening polymers, dyes, colorants,surfactants/emulsifiers, fragrances, preservatives, chelating agents, UVabsorbers/filters, antioxidants, keratolytic agents, dihydroxyacetoneand penetration enhancers; wherein the thickening polymers are inaddition to the polyurethane and the cellulose. Preferably, the filmforming compositions of the present invention may contain 5 to 90 wt %hydrophilic solvents. Preferably, the film forming compositions of thepresent invention may contain 1 to 10 wt % lipophilic solvent.Preferably, the film forming compositions of the present invention maycontain 0.5 to 20 wt % humectants/plastisizers. Preferably, the filmforming compositions of the present invention may contain 0.1 to 10 wt %thickening polymers. Preferably, the film forming compositions of thepresent invention may contain 0.1 to 10 wt % surfactants/emulsifiers.Preferably, the film forming compositions of the present invention maycontain 0.01 to 12 wt % pigments, dyes and colorants. Preferably, thefilm forming compositions of the present invention may contain 0.1 to 5wt % fragrances. Preferably, the film forming compositions of thepresent invention may contain 0.01 to 3 wt % preservatives. Preferably,the film forming compositions of the present invention may contain 0.01to 1 wt % chelating agent. Preferably, the film forming compositions ofthe present invention may contain 0.01 to 10 wt % UV absorbers/filters.Preferably, the film forming compositions of the present invention maycontain 0.05 to 3 wt % antioxidants.

[0009] In another preferred embodiment, the film forming compositions ofthe present invention may preferably be formulated for topical use as aliquid, a semi-solid lotion or a semi-solid gel. Most preferably thiscomposition will either be a spray, a lotion, a gel, a roll-on or amousse.

[0010] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, amethod of applying a film on an individual's skin is provided, whichmethod includes: (1) spraying a film forming composition onto the skin,wherein the film forming composition contains 1 to 50 wt % polyurethane,preferably polyurethane-1; at least 0.01 wt %, but less than 2.0 wt %,cellulose and 0.05 to 5.0 wt % magnesium aluminum silicate; and whereinthe film forming composition forms a uniform mist when sprayed. In apreferred aspect of this embodiment of the present invention, the methodfurther includes: allowing the film forming composition to dry on theskin and wearing the dry film for 20 minutes to several hours, morepreferably 20 minutes to four hours. In another preferred aspect of thisembodiment, the film forming composition further contains an activeagent for treatment of a dermatological disease, preferably adermatological disease selected from the group of acne, psoriasis andeczema.

[0011] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, amethod of applying and fixing pigments, dyes or colorants onto the skinis provided, which method includes: spraying a film forming compositiononto the skin, wherein the film forming composition contains 1 to 50 wt% polyurethane, preferably polyurethane-1; at least 0.01 wt %, but lessthan 2.0 wt % cellulose; 0.05 to 5.0 wt % magnesium aluminum silicateand 0.01 to 12 wt % pigments, dyes and/or colorants; wherein the filmforming composition forms a uniform mist when sprayed. In a preferredaspect of this embodiment of the present invention, the method furtherincludes: allowing the film forming composition to dry on the skin andwearing the dry film for 20 minutes to several hours, more preferably 20minutes to eight hours, most preferably 20 minutes to several hours.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0012] The present invention provides a film forming composition fortopical use which includes a polymeric system containing polyurethane,cellulose and magnesium aluminum silicate.

[0013] Polyurethane suitable for use with the invention includescopolymers of isophtalic acid, adipic acid, hexylene glycol,neopentylene glycol, dimethylolpropanic acid and isophoronicdiisocyanate monomers. Most preferably, the polyurethane used with theinvention includes polyurethane-1.

[0014] The film forming compositions of the present invention exhibitthe capacity to release active agents to the skin level. Applicants havediscovered that magnesium aluminum silicate, polyurethane and celluloseform a synergistic combination. Used individually, each of magnesiumaluminum silicate, polyurethane and cellulose tend to dry and flake.When combined in the film forming compositions of the present invention,these components provide a unique formula which exhibits increasedstability.

[0015] Moreover, cellulose based compounds are generally not suited forspray application from a spray bottle or pump sprayer. The polymercombination of the present invention, however, provides a compositionwhich is suited for spray application. Specifically, the polymercombination of the present invention provides a composition which formsa uniform mist when sprayed.

[0016] The film forming compositions of the present invention preferablycontain:

[0017] from 1 to 50% by weight polyurethane, more preferably from 3 to30%,

[0018] from 0.01 to 2.0% by weight cellulose, more preferably from 0.01to 1.0%,

[0019] from 0.05 to 5.0% by weight magnesium aluminum silicate, morepreferably from 0.1 to 3.0%.

[0020] When the polyurethane content is below 3%, the resulting filmforming compositions do not form a sufficiently distinctive film. Whenthe cellulose content is above 1.0%, the resulting film formingcomposition begins to exhibit unfavorable spraying characteristics andthe resultant film tends to be both weak and breakable. When themagnesium aluminum silicate content is below 0.1%, the efficiency of thesuspending effect of particles deminishes. When the magnesium aluminumsilicate content is above 3.0%, the resultant film becomes brittle.

[0021] Cellulose suitable for use with the present invention includesany kind of cellulose, such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose orhydroxyethyl cellulose. Preferably, the cellulose contained in the filmforming compositions of the present invention is hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.

[0022] The film forming compositions of the present invention preferablyprovide a system for the delivery of an active agent at the skin level.Consequently, preferable film forming compositions of the presentinvention contain an active agent, more preferably 0.01 to 10% by weightof an active agent. Preferably, the active agent is selected from thegroup of therapeutic agents, cosmetic agents and mixtures thereof. Theactive agents may include natural or synthetic, hydrophilic agents orlipophilic agents.

[0023] Active agents suitable for use with the present inventioninclude: alpha-hydroxy acids; alpha-hydroxy acid derivatives;beta-hydroxy acids; beta-hydroxy acid derivatives; botanical extracts;botanical extract derivatives; vitamins such as vitamins C, B, E, K or Aor the salts, esters, alcohols or acid forms thereof; marine products;marine product derivatives; hormones and enzymes.

[0024] The film forming compositions of the present invention mayfurther optionally contain additional components including: hydrophilicsolvents, lipophilic solvents, humectants/plastisizers, thickeningpolymers others than cellulose and polyurethane, dyes, colorants,surfactants/emulsifiers, fragrances, preservatives, chelating agents, UVabsorbers/filters, antioxydants, keratolytic agents, dihydroxyacetoneand penetration enhancers.

[0025] The film forming compositions of the present invention maypreferably contain 5 to 90% by weight hydrophilic solvents. Hydrophilicsolvents suitable for use with the present invention include any solventconventionally used in cosmetology or in dermatology. Preferredhydrophilic solvents suitable for use with the present inventioninclude: water; alcohols (for example, ethanol, glycols and mixturesthereof).

[0026] The film forming compositions of the present invention maypreferably contain 1 to 10% by weight lipophilic solvents. Lipophilicsolvents suitable for use with the present invention include solventssuch as hydrocarbons and oils. Preferred lipophilic solvents suitablefor use with the present invention include: iso-paraffin, mineral oils,isododecane, sweet almond oil and other natural oils.

[0027] The film forming compositions of the present invention maypreferably contain 0.5 to 20% by weight humectants/plastisizers.Humectants/plastisizers suitable for use with the present inventioninclude any water-binding ingredient conventionally used in cosmetic ordermatological products. Preferred humectants/plastisizers suitable foruse with the present invention include glycols (glycerin, propyleneglycol, 1,3-butylene glycol and polyethylene glycols), dimethiconecopolyol, sorbitol, sodium PCA, and sodium citrate.

[0028] The film forming compositions of the present invention maypreferably contain 0.1 to 10% by weight thickening polymers other thancellulose and polyurethane. Thickening polymers suitable for use withthe present invention include any polymer or thickener conventionallyused in cosmetic or dermatological products. Preferred thickeningpolymers suitable for use with the present invention include xanthangum; PVA; PVP; carbomer; and mixtures, such as: (a) ammoniumpolyacrylate, isohexadecane and polyethylene glycol-40 castor oil (anexample of such a mixture suitable for use with the present invention isavailable from Seppic under the trademark Simulgel A); (2)polyacrylamide, polydecene and ethoxylated lauryl alcohol (an example ofsuch a mixture suitable for use with the present invention is availablefrom C.I.T. Sarl under the trademark Ceragel EZ-7); (3) polyacrylamide,C₁₃₋₁₄ isoparaffin and ethoxylated lauryl alcohol (an example of such amixture suitable for use with the present invention is available fromSeppic under the trademark Sepigel 305); and (4) polyquatemium 32 andmineral oil (an example of such a mixture suitable for use with thepresent invention is available from Ciba under the trademark SalcareSC-92). Thickeners may be added to the compositions of the presentinvention to modify the viscosity of the composition, the feel of thecomposition and the film formed therewith when applied to the skin of asubject, the spreadability of the composition and the strength of thefilm formed by the composition upon application to the skin of asubject.

[0029] The film forming compositions of the present invention maypreferably contain 0.1 to 10% by weight surfactants/emulsifiers.Surfactants/emulsifiers suitable for use with the present inventioninclude any anionic, cationic or nonionic surfactants or emulsifiersconventionally used in cosmetic or dermatological products. Preferredsurfactants/emulsifiers suitable for use with the present inventioninclude ethoxylated alcohols, sodium lauryl sulfate, andpolyquatemium-31.

[0030] The film forming compositions of the present invention maypreferably contain 0.01 to 12% by weight pigments, dyes and colorants.Pigments, dyes and colorants suitable for use with the present inventioninclude any dye or pigment conventionally used in cosmetic,dermatological and food products. Preferred pigments, dyes and colorantssuitable for use with the present invention include titanium dioxide;zinc oxides; iron oxide; micas, preferably pearlized micas; and organiclakes.

[0031] The film forming compositions of the present invention maypreferably contain 0.1 to 5% by weight fragrance. Fragrance suitable foruse with the present invention includes any fragrance conventionallyused in cosmetic or dermatological products. Fragrance or fragrancemixtures may be incorporated into the film forming compositions of thepresent invention to, for example, support a marketing concept or tomask the natural odor of the subject composition.

[0032] The film forming compositions of the present invention maypreferably contain 0.01 to 3% by weight preservative. Preservativesuitable for use with the present invention includes any preservative ormixture of preservatives conventionally used in cosmetic ordermatological compositions. Preferred preservatives suitable for usewith the present invention include methylparaben, isoporpylparaben,propylparaben, isobutylparaben, butylparaben and phenoxyethanol.Preservatives may preferably be incorporated in the film formingcompositions of the present invention to enhance the resistance of saidfilm forming compositions from microbiological contamination.

[0033] The film forming compositions of the present invention maypreferably contain 0.01 to 1% by weight chelating agents. Chelatingagents suitable for use with the present invention include any chelatingagent conventionally used in cosmetic or dermatological products.Preferred chelating agents suitable for use with the present inventioninclude ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, ethylenediaminetetraaceticacid-disodium salt and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid-tetrasodium salt.Chelating agents may preferably be incorporated into the film formingcompositions of the present invention to help stabilize thosecompositions.

[0034] The film forming compositions of the present invention maypreferably include 0.01 to 10% by weight UV absorbers/filters. UVabsorbers/filters suitable for use in the film forming compositions ofthe present invention include any water and/or oil soluble sunscreenconventionally used in cosmetics. Preferred UV absorbers/filterssuitable for use with the present invention include benzophenone-3 andbenzophenone-4, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

[0035] The film forming compositions of the present invention maypreferably include 0.05 to 3% by weight antioxidants. Antioxidantssuitable for use in the film forming compositions of the presentinvention include any antioxidants conventionally used in cosmetics.Preferred antioxidants suitable for use with the present inventioninclude tocopherol, tocopherol acetate, propyl gallate, butylatedhydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene. Preferably, thecompositions of the present invention may contain 0.05 to 3 wt %antioxidants.

[0036] The film forming compositions of the present invention maypreferably be for topical use and may advantageously be liquid orsemi-liquid. Most preferably, the film forming compositions of thepresent invention may be a spray, a lotion, a gel or a roll-on.

[0037] Preferably, when a film forming composition of the presentinvention can be worn on the skin of a subject for a period of 20minutes to several hours following application thereto as a dry film.Most preferably, the film forming compositions of the present inventionmay be removed from the skin of a subject by rinsing with water or witha combination of rinsing with water and use of a surfactant.

[0038] The present invention also provides a method of using a filmforming composition for topical delivery of an active agent for thetreatment of a dermatological disease, for example, acne, psoriasis andeczema. The active ingredient used in the cosmetic composition is chosenfor its activity in the treatment of these dermatological diseases.

[0039] The present invention also provides a method of using a filmforming composition of the present invention for topical use in acosmetic product.

EXAMPLES

[0040] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now befurther described through the following examples set forth hereinbelowwhich are intended to be illustrative of the preferred embodiments ofthe present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of theinvention as set forth in the appended claims.

[0041] Some preferred formulations for film forming compositions of thepresent invention are provided in Table 1. The film forming compositionsof the present invention noted in Table 1 may be produced as follows:the polymers are blended in one of: water, alcohol or a mixture thereof.A supply of heat may be useful in preparing film forming compositions ofthe present invention which include clay or a gum. Polymers may be addedone after the other with continual mixing until the mixture is smooth.The other ingredients may be added after the uniform polymer mixture isobtained. High sheer may preferably be used to incorporate UVabsorbers/filters into the composition. TABLE 1 Example 1 Example 2Example 3 Ingredients A % (wt/wt) B % (wt/wt) C % (wt/wt) Water  QS to100  QS to 100  QS to 100 Methylcellulose 0.01 to 1.0  0.01 to 1.0  0.01to 1.0  Mg, Al silicate 0.10 to 3.0  0.10 to 3.0  0.10 to 3.0 Polyurethane  3.0 to 30.0  3.0 to 30.0  3.0 to 30.0 Alcohol  0.1 to 30.0 0.1 to 30.0 Glycol (e.g., butylene, 0.10 to 5.0  0.1 to 5.0  0.1 to10.0 propylene, hexalene or glycerin or PEG) Inorganic UV filters 0.01to 10.0 (e.g., titanium dioxide or zinc oxides) UV Absorbers (e.g., 1.0to 8.0 benzophone-3 or 4, octyl salicylate, octyl methoxycinnamate)Preservatives 0.01 to 3.0  0.01 to 3.0  0.01 to 3.0  Active ingredient0.01 to 3.0  0.01 to 3.0  0.01 to 3.0  Viscosity modifiers 0.01 to 3.0 0.01 to 3.0  0.01 to 3.0  pH adjusters (e.g., 0.01 to 3.0  0.01 to 3.0 0.01 to 3.0  organic or inorganic acids, amines or hydroxides)

Examples 4 and 5

[0042] Compositions of the present invention according to the formulaspresented in Table 2 may be prepared according to Examples 4 and 5.TABLE 2 Example 4 Example 5 Ingredients (% w/w) (% w/w) Water QS QSGlycerin 1.0 Biophilic H (Hydrogenated 2.0 Lecthin, C12-16 Alcohols,Palmitic Acid) Methocel E4M (HPMC) 0.20 0.20 Veegum HV (Mg Al Silicate)0.45 0.30 Carbomer 0.15 0.15 AMP 0.20 0.20 Amino-methyl-propanolPolyurethane 20.0 10.0 Dimethicone Copolyol 0.50 0.50 Preservative 0.70Mg Ascorbyl Phosphate 0.20 Ethanol SDA 40-2 (190 proof) 9.0

[0043] The composition identified in Table 2 as Example 4 may beprepared as follows:

[0044] (a) the biophilic (commercially available from Lucas Meyer) ismixed with water under slow stirring at 70° C.;

[0045] (b) the glycerin is added to the product of (a) with continualslow stirring until a coarse and fluid dispersion is obtained; care isto be taken during this step to keep the temperature from falling below50° C.;

[0046] (c) the methocel E4M (commercially available from Dow Chemical)is added to the product of (b) with continual mixing until it iscompletely hydrated;

[0047] (d) the Veegum HV (commercially available from R. T. Vandrbilt)is added to the product of (c) with continual mixing until it iscompletely hydrated;

[0048] (e) the carbomer (commercially available from Noveon) is added tothe product of (d) with continual mixing until it is completelyhydrated;

[0049] (f) the AMP (commercially available from Angus) is added to theproduct of (e) with continual mixing until a smooth uniform product isobtained;

[0050] (g) the polyurethane is added to the product of (f) with thoroughmixing;

[0051] (h) the dimethicone copolyol is added to the product of (g) withthorough mixing; and,

[0052] (i) the preservative is added to the product of (h) with thoroughmixing.

[0053] The composition identified in Table 2 as Example 5 may beprepared as follows:

[0054] (a) the methocel E4M is mixed with water until fully hydrated;

[0055] (b) the veegum HV is mixed with the product of (a) until fullyhydrated;

[0056] (c) the carbomer is mixed with the product of (b) until fullyhydrated;

[0057] (d) the product of (c) is heated to about 50° C.;

[0058] (e) the AMP is added to the product of (d) and blended untilsmooth and uniform;

[0059] (f) the Mg Ascorbyl Phosphate is dissolved in water and heated to40° C.;

[0060] (g) the product of (f) is blended with the product of (e);

[0061] (h) the polyurethane is added to the product of (g) withcontinual mixing;

[0062] (i) the dimethicone copolyol is added to the product of (h) withcontinual mixing;

[0063] (j) the ethanol CDA 40-2 is added to the product of (i) withcontinual mixing; and,

[0064] (k) the preservative is added to the product of (j) withcontinual mixing until a uniform product is formed.

Examples 6-9

[0065] Table 3, below, provides various exemplary formulations of thefilm forming compositions of the present invention suitable for topicaluse as a make-up spray patch. The formulations presented in Table 3include various amounts of different pigments. The formulations providedin Examples 6 and 8 relate to a film forming compositions of the presentinvention which contain iron oxides, titanium dioxide and nacreouspigments with dimethicone copolyol and cyclomethicone as theemollient/humectant system. The formulations provided in Examples 7 and9 relate to a film forming compositions of the present invention whichcontain titanium dioxide, iron oxides, nacreous pigments and glycol asthe emollient/humectant system. TABLE 3 Ex. 6 Ex. 7 Ex. 8 Ex. 9Ingredient (% w/w) (% w/w) (% w/w) (% w/w) Water QS QS QS QS MethocelE4M (HPMC) 0.32 0.20 0.32 0.50 Veegum HV 0.90 0.45 0.90 1.20 (Mg ALSilicate) Carbomer 0.15 0.10 0.15 0.20 AMP (Aminomethyl 0.20 0.20 0.200.30 propanol) Polyurethane-1 (30% 18.00 12.00 18.00 25.00 soln. inwater and alcohol) Dimethicone Copolyol 5.00 — 4.00 — and cyclomethiconeGlycol (Glycerin, — 2.00 — 4.00 Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol)Biological Extracts 0.70 1.00 0.70 2.00 Preservative 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.80Titanium Dioxide 2.10 3.50 1.80 4.00 Mica Pearl (Nacreous) 0.20 0.101.00 0.50 Iron Oxides 1.70 1.40 1.20 2.50

Example 10

[0066] The formulations presented in examples 6-9 may be blended inwater. Heat may optionally be provided if, for example, clay or a gum isused. The polymers may be added one after another with agitation until asmooth mixture is obtained using a standard mixer with a sheer selectedaccording to the materials being incorporated. The remaining ingredientsmay be added to the smooth mixture. High sheer may be required toincorporate iron oxides and titanium dioxide into the composition.

[0067] The present invention having been disclosed in connection withthe foregoing preferred embodiments and examples, additional embodimentswill now be apparent to persons skilled in the art. The presentinvention is not intended to be limited to the preferred embodimentsspecifically mentioned, and accordingly reference should be made to theappended claims rather than the foregoing discussion, to assess thespirit and scope of the present invention in which exclusive rights areclaimed.

we claim:
 1. A film forming composition for topical use, comprising: 1to 50 wt % polyurethane; at least 0.01 wt %, but less than 2.0 wt %,cellulose and 0.05 to 5.0 wt % magnesium aluminum silicate; wherein thefilm forming composition forms a uniform mist when discharged from aspray bottle or pump sprayer.
 2. The film forming composition of claim1, wherein the cellulose is hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.
 3. The filmforming composition of claim 1, further comprising an active agent. 4.The film forming composition of claim 3, wherein the active agent isselected from the group consisting of a therapeutic agent, a cosmeticagent and mixtures thereof.
 5. The film forming composition of claim 3,wherein the active agent is selected from the group consisting of ahydrophilic ingredient, a lipophilic ingredient and mixtures thereof. 6.The film forming composition of claim 3, wherein the active agent isselected from the group consisting of alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxyacids, alpha-hydroxy acid derivatives, beta-hydroxy acid derivatives,botanical extracts, botanical extract derivatives, vitamins, vitaminsalts, vitamin esters, vitamin alcohols, acid forms of salts, marineproducts, marine product derivatives, hormones and enzymes.
 7. The filmforming composition of claim 3, wherein the active agent comprises 0.01to 10 wt % of the film forming composition.
 8. The film formingcomposition of claim 1, further comprising at least one ingredientselected from the group consisting of: hydrophilic solvents, lipophilicsolvents, humectants/plastisizers, thickening polymers,surfactants/emulsifiers, fragrances, preservatives, chelating agents, UVabsorbers/filters, antioxidants, keratolytic agents, dihydroxyacetoneand penetration enhancers; wherein the thickening polymers are inaddition to the polyurethane, the cellulose and Magnesium AluminumSilicate.
 9. The film forming composition of claim 8, wherein the filmforming composition comprises 5 to 90 wt % hydrophilic solvents.
 10. Thefilm forming composition of claim 8, wherein the film formingcomposition comprises 1 to 10 wt % lipophilic solvent.
 11. The filmforming composition of claim 8, wherein the film forming compositioncomprises 0.5 to 20 wt % humectants/plastisizers.
 12. The film formingcomposition of claim 8, wherein the film forming composition comprises0.1 to 10 wt % thickening polymers.
 13. The film forming composition ofclaim 8, wherein the film forming composition comprises 0.1 to 10 wt %surfactants/emulsifiers.
 14. The film forming composition of claim 8,wherein the film forming composition comprises 0.1 to 5 wt % fragrances.15. The film forming composition of claim 8, wherein the film formingcomposition comprises 0.01 to 3 wt % preservatives.
 16. The film formingcomposition of claim 8, wherein the film forming composition comprisesfrom 0.01 to 1 wt % chelating agent.
 17. The film forming composition ofclaim 8, wherein the film forming composition comprises from 0.01 to 10wt % UV absorbers/filters.
 18. The film forming composition of claim 8,wherein the film forming composition comprises from 0.05 to 3 wt %antioxidants.
 19. A method of applying a film forming composition to anindividual's skin, comprising: spraying the film forming compositiononto the skin, wherein the film forming composition comprises 1 to 50 wt% polyurethane; at least 0.01 wt %, but less than 2.0 wt %, celluloseand 0.05 to 5.0 wt % magnesium aluminum silicate; and wherein the filmforming composition forms a uniform mist when sprayed.
 20. The method ofclaim 19 further comprising: allowing the film forming composition todry and wearing the dry film formed on the skin for 20 minutes toseveral hours.
 21. The method of claim 20, wherein the dry film is wornon the skin for 20 minutes to eight hours.
 22. The method of claim 19,wherein the film forming composition contains an active agent fortreatment of a dermatological disease.
 23. The method of claim 22,wherein the dermatological disease is selected from the group consistingof acne, psoriasis and eczema.
 24. A method for applying a film formingcomposition according to claim 1 to an individual's skin, comprisingapplying the film forming composition, wherein the film formingcomposition is formulated into one of: a liquid, a semi-solid lotion ora semi-solid gel.